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Nemvch lists this Medical Lab* Scientist (MLS) or Medical Lab* Tech (MLT) opportunity in seneca, South Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) or Medical Lab Technician (MLT)
Position: Full Time – Technical – Seneca, KS, US
Job Title
Medical Technologist (MT) / Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
Department
Laboratory
Job Relationships
Responsible to: Laboratory Manager/Director
Interrelationships: Works cooperatively with Laboratory Staff, all Hospital Departments, and the Medical Staff
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Laboratory Director (or Technologist for MLT) performs all laboratory tests accurately as required according to standard procedure and functions as supervisor when the Laboratory Manager/Director is absent.
Job Qualifications – MLS
Experience: Previous experience as an MT/MLS
Education: Graduate of an accredited Medical Technology program (BS or equivalent)
Registration: Registered in the state where employed
CPR certified
Job Qualifications – MLT
Experience: Previous experience as an MLT
Education: Graduate of an accredited Medical Technology program (Associate Degree or MLT‑C)
Registration: Registered in the state where employed
CPR certified
Essential Functions
Occasionally lifts supplies/equipment; prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking; considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching; normal eye sight, with or without corrective lenses.
Typical Working Conditions
Exposed to infection from disease‑bearing specimens; exposed to odorous chemicals and specimens; handles emergency or crisis situations; subject to numerous interruptions; responds to “Call Back” in a timely manner.
Principal Responsibilities
Appropriate communication skills by phone and in person within department, all hospital departments, and patients.
Answers phone in courteous manner.
Ability to work well with others inside and outside department.
Maintains confidentiality as defined by hospital policy.
Adequate computer and typing skills.
Performs tasks in Cerner system with minimal supervision or assistance.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Makes sure lab orders are current with provider signature prior to use.
Identifies patients 100% of the time according to policy.
Collects venipuncture and non‑blood specimens properly in correct containers.
Instructs patients in proper collection of stool or urine collection.
Specimens are processed following departmental procedures.
Performs test accurately according to procedure manual in all areas.
Performs procedures within the time standards for routine STAT and ASAP testing.
Notifies panic values to appropriate staff and documents accordingly.
Notifies staff when results are modified and documents accordingly.
Transcribes results correctly into manual logs and patient results.
Verifies reference lab results are properly ordered and resulted in timely manner.
Reviews patient charges for correctness and charges additional billing items as required.
Verifies patient records faxed to appropriate providers or nursing home facilities.
Clears work area periodically throughout the day.
Operates, maintains, and repairs equipment according to manufacturers instructions.
Follows Quality Control procedures.
Helps with monitoring and documentation of Quality Assurance for phlebotomy and general lab.
Analyzes survey samples and reports acceptable results to accreditation program.
Keeps current supplies on hand.
Takes turns in call rotation for week and weekend.
Completes tasks or special projects.
Maintains competency and performs education in a timely manner as required by supervisor and hospital policy.
Performs other duties as defined by supervisor.
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Worksite address
seneca, SC, 29672, US
Who can apply
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